Bitcoin Events UK - June 3 - 9, 2024
Weekly summary of Bitcoin meetups around the UK and Ireland, plus new merchants now accepting bitcoin as payment.
“The currency of resistance, Bitcoin stands strong and immutable, a fortress of financial sovereignty”.
- Adam Draper
Welcome to the revamped Bitcoin Events UK newsletter!
Our goal is to provide you with a weekly summary of upcoming Bitcoin meetups across the UK, delivered to your inbox every Sunday. Additionally, we will highlight the newest UK businesses now accepting Bitcoin.
As an active member of this community, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow Bitcoiners and integrate Bitcoin into your daily life through a growing network of Bitcoin-accepting businesses.
Let’s dive in…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
This week, we’ve got an exciting lineup of meetups for Bitcoiners across the UK:
The Northamptonshire Bitcoin Network: Will be at The Olde England in Northampton at 19:30 on Tuesday the 4th of June. This month they are having an informal talk on how to set up a Nostr account and an overview of how the Seedsigner works.
Bitcoin 101: Cyhermunk House will give a ‘back-to-basics’ bitcoin class in London on Tuesday. Join them to learn how to buy your first sats at 9 Northigton Street, WC1N 2JF.
Belfast Bitcoin: Join them on Tuesday the 4th of June, at 8 pm. These guys meet in person monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Ormeau Baths Event Space, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HS, Northern Ireland.
Bitcoinology: On Wednesday the 5th of June, join Bitcoinology for a talk on ‘The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin’ with Antoine D. You’ll find them at 5 Richbell Place, Holborn, London at 19:30.
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM in The Nelson Butt, Spilsby. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers.
Cambridge: Join the Cambridge meetup for drinks, pub grub and Bitcoin chat. They’ll be at The Castle Inn, CB3 0AJ at 7 PM on Thursday, June 6th.
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday Bitcoin Walk Edinburgh walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12 pm to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit.
Bitcoin Derby: On Saturday the 8th of June Bitcoin Derby will be at Ye Olde Dolphin, DE1 3DL for their one year anniversary meetup. You can head along to help them celebrate.
Kent Bitcoin: These guys will be at The Muggleton Inn on Sunday at 12 pm. The Muggleton Inn, 8–9 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HJ.
New Businesses Accepting Bitcoin
We’re thrilled to announce new businesses that have started accepting Bitcoin this week:
Peng Succulents: Selling fab succulents and plant rental for events, & now accepts bitcoin and Lightning Network payments. You’ll find them at Trewidden Gardens, Penzance, TR20 8TT.
The Circus Restaurant: A busy, independent restaurant in Bath, serving modern European food from a seasonally changing menu, accompanied by old-world wines, in a relaxed atmosphere. 34 Brock Street, Bath, BA1 2LN.
Jimble’s Jumble: Homemade preserves created in Northamptonshire from homegrown, wild foraged and food-rescued ingredients.
J J Taylor & Co Solicitors: Need some legal services? Wil setup his solicitor firm to accept bitcoin.
Carols Fab Shop: Selling Avon cosmetics, from vibrant lip colours to flawless foundations, perfect for enhancing your natural beauty.
Gould Barbers Cambridge: Traditional barber shop located inside Tesco, now accepting bitcoin, 15-18 Viking Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EL.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities: Bridge2Bitcoin is actively seeking volunteers who share our passion for merchant adoption. If you’re eager to contribute, we’d be delighted to connect with you. Reach out to us on Twitter or through our website.
Start Your Own Meetup: Interested in launching a Bitcoin meetup? We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve assisted numerous UK Bitcoin meetups in getting started. Get in touch via Twitter.
Feedback and Suggestions: We value your input! Share your ideas on how we can enhance this newsletter.
Thank you for being a part of the Bitcoin Events UK community. Let’s continue to grow and support the Bitcoin ecosystem together. Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Happy Bitcoining,
Simon